Notable Women Who Died in 2006

November 14: Ana Carolina Reston

She was only 21 years old when she died from complications of anorexia. Her death drew attention to the extreme thinness popular among runway models and may have helped lay groundwork for a reversal of that trend.

• What You Need to Know About Anorexia Nervosa

November 17: Ruth Brown

Blues singer, known as the first rhythm-and-blues singer.

• Ruth Brown - official website

November 23: Betty Comden

Lyricist known for such collaborations as Singing in the Rain.

• Betty Comden - filmography